Welcome

Eagle Ridge International (ERI) provides an academically challenging and culturally relevant American homestay program for international students. The program is designed to serve students who are high achievers and serious about their education and the future.

ERI works with parents and students around the world to find a quality, accredited, private Christian high school in the United States. Based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the heartland of the United States, ERI reaches out to students and families from all over the world. To facilitate the educational process, ERI provides exceptional homestay placements with American families, thereby giving the student an optimal cultural experience.

All students are provided exceptional homestay placements in wholesome Christian homes with families that emphasize strong moral values based upon Biblical principles. Each family involved has met stringent guidelines to ensure the quality and success of each student's stay.

ERI staff members have a tremendous amount of experience in the field of education. The Director of ERI has founded and run a Christian school for more than 25 years. The Director of Admissions is a state certified teacher with more than 30 years educational experience, 20 of them in the area of Christian school administration. In addition, most staff members come from a background in Christian education.

The Directors and staff of ERI are knowledgeable about Christian education and use their knowledge to choose only the best schools for student placement. They are also attuned to the needs of students and choose families to participate in the homestay program in accordance with the strict guidelines set forth by ERI.

Each student entering the program is viewed as a valuable and integral part of the program. A careful assessment of their individual needs is taken into consideration and a plan is formulated to meet their specific requirements. Parents who work with ERI find our staff extremely helpful, insightful, knowledgeable, and able to address any and all of their questions and concerns.